Friends don’t Lie … but …

Posted on February 7, 2021 by truthfulkindness

Please Do not lie to me, but it is okay to VALIDATE then RE-DIRECT

Fear as Cause of Anger in dementia

Posted on January 31, 2021 by truthfulkindness

Tru here answering a question: i think FEAR is the source of much frustration and anger with beginning dementia symptoms. ((But i acknowledge that fear is not the cause of all anger in dementia — more for some than others)). . These can be some of the sources of fear. Communication: Every time i think […]

When Confusion Overwhelms Communication

Posted on January 23, 2021 by truthfulkindness

Tru here answering a question. i would not TRY to reason with her on bad days. .… i dont suggest trying to reason with ME on bad days, because it just makes me frustrated at myself since i cannot fully understand you, and frustrated at YOU because you are not accepting me where i am […]

January Sag

Posted on January 10, 2021 by truthfulkindness

20 PLwD speak up on “How do post-holiday emotions especially effect Persons Living with Dementia (PLwD) ?? What strategies can we use??”

Bib-Collar as Strategy

Posted on January 3, 2021 by truthfulkindness

It seems lately i must have a “hole in my lip”, thru which foods, drinks, and my prescriptions fall.

Holiday Pages

Posted on December 17, 2020 by truthfulkindness

!! Remember, Links are on colored text, not the pictures !! Right-click on colored text and selecting “open in new tab”,will allow you to return to this tab easily (at top of window) when you finish.Remember, Links are on colored text, NOT the pictures. . These are some of the holiday-themed pages in this blog-space: . “Retain Routine” by […]

Fell Twice

Posted on November 24, 2020 by truthfulkindness

Wed update (25th) is that i messed up: i guess i got a bit complacent. i hugged the dog, he knocked into my head and i got a NEW ball of swelling on my brow. … So i am off FaceBook for remainder of evening and back to cold compresses. Really hoping this will not […]